A letter to Test cricket, from WTC25 Finalists South Africa

As the ICC World Test Championship Final nears, South Africa’s top cricketers have opened up about their deep affection for Test cricket. Their respect and adulation for the longest format of the game offer a reminder as to why the five-day contest remains an endearing part of the game.

Pacer Lungi Ngidi, who made his Test debut in 2018, shares a deep personal connection with the format, as it was the first version of the game he ever experienced live. “I love Test cricket because it was the first-ever format of the game that I witnessed and watched live at the stadium — and I’ve just loved it ever since,” Ngidi says.

Having picked up 55 wickets from 19 Test matches, the right-arm quick believes the format is a true reflection of his strengths as a bowler. “I think it brings out the best in me as a player. It showcases my skills, patience and accuracy – that’s how I see myself as a bowler, and Test cricket brings that out perfectly.”

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